Best Buddies Advisor

Applications will be accepted until July 10, 2026, 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time). Job Details Units: 4 Location: Marple Newtown High School Number of Positions: 1 Effective: 2026-2027 School Year Job Description: Marple Newtown Best Buddies is a club that is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all students at Marple Newtown and offers the students a multitude of activities as well as an opportunity to socialize and make lasting friendships. Qualifications Experience: Experience working with school‑age students and coordinating and managing events. Skills: Strong managerial, organizational, and communication skills. Education: Valid PA teaching certificate. Essential Functions A faculty advisor acts as a liaison between the school administration and the club, providing guidance to student leaders and members. Advisors work with student leaders to plan events and create opportunities for inclusion. Advisors work with program staff and special education advisors to provide information, support and build lasting relationships. Advisors will communicate with parents regarding permission/consent to participate. Advisor will promote the club and events in the school and community. Advisors will attend events. Advisors will schedule, organize, and arrange transportation to and from events. Advisors will chaperone students at dances or other social events and provide supervision during all meetings. Other duties as assigned by Administration. Has read and understands obligations as outlined in MNSD School Board Policies. Additional Details Frequency of meetings: September – June; 1 meeting per week for an hour; 8–10 events per year Approximate number of students enrolled: Approximately 70+ students Clearances: In accordance with the school code, Act 24 and all related clearances. Compensation 1–2 years experience - $438.00 3, 4, 5 years experience - $475.00 6 years & over experience - $510.00 Application Procedure Interested candidates should submit an on-line application. Accommodation Statement The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the MNSD Director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Marple Newtown School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability, or other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Contact Information Marple Newtown School District 36 Media Line Road Newtown Square, PA 19073 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Marple Newtown School District